Soya Spinach Delight
by Tarla Dalal
23 Mar 2014
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Soyabeans add a surprising element to this scrumptious spinach subzi!
Soya Spinach Delight recipe - How to make Soya Spinach Delight
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Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup whole soyabeans , soaked overnight
4 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 1/4 cups sliced onions
1 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp tomato ketchup (optional)
2 green chillies , slit lengthwise
1/4 tsp thinly sliced ginger (adrak)
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Main procedure
- Drain and discard the water in which the soyabeans were soaked. Wash throughly, add salt and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for about 4 whistles.
- Drain and discard the water. Keep the cooked soyabeans aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and fry till the seeds crackle.
- Add asafoetida and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
- Add garlic, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seed powder, chilli powder, tomatoes,tomato ketchup and salt and cook it till tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
- Add the boiled soyabeans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach and mix well. Cook uncovered on a high flame for another 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the green chillies and ginger and mix well.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 199 cal |
Protein | 16.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 12.6 g |
Fiber | 9.8 g |
Fat | 9.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 4058.1 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6 mg |
Vitamin C | 31 mg |
Folic Acid | 126 mcg |
Calcium | 168.2 mg |
Iron | 5.5 mg |
Magnesium | 106.6 mg |
Phosphorus | 253.8 mg |
Sodium | 65.7 mg |
Potassium | 791 mg |
Zinc | 1.4 mg |
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